Decisions with multiple objectives: Preferences and value tradeoffs (Wiley series in probability and mathematical statistics)

Ralph L. and Howard Raiffa. Keeney

ISBN 10: 0471465100 / ISBN 13: 9780471465102

Published by John Wiley & Sons, 1976

Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.08. Seller Inventory # G0471465100I3N10

Synopsis:

Many of the complex problems faced by decision makers involve multiple conflicting objectives. This book describes how a confused decision maker, who wishes to make a reasonable and responsible choice among alternatives, can systematically probe his true feelings in order to make those critically important, vexing trade-offs between incommensurable objectives. The theory is illustrated by many real concrete examples taken from a host of disciplinary settings. The standard approach in decision theory or decision analysis specifies a simplified single objective like monetary return to maximise. By generalising from the single objective case to the multiple objective case, this book considerably widens the range of applicability of decision analysis.

Book Description: This book describes how a confused decision maker, who wishes to make a reasonable and responsible choice among alternatives, can systematically probe their thoughts and feelings in order to make the critically important trade-offs between incommensurable objectives.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Decisions with multiple objectives: ...
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date: 1976
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket